Curaçao’s gambling regulator has confirmed that its entire supervisory board stepped down in mid-September 2025. Despite the collective resignation, the authority says implementation of the new LOK licensing regime continues without disruption.
According to the regulator, operational functions remain intact while the government leads the process of appointing new supervisory board members. Licensing decisions, compliance reviews and supervisory oversight under the LOK framework are proceeding as planned.
The update comes at a sensitive moment for Curaçao, as the jurisdiction transitions away from its former master licence model toward a centralised regulatory system designed to strengthen governance and international credibility.
The Curaçao Gaming Control Board stressed that executive management and internal compliance teams remain in place. Day-to-day regulatory activity is therefore unaffected by the board-level change.
Governance reset during structural reform
The LOK framework represents the most significant overhaul of Curaçao’s gambling oversight in decades. It introduces direct licensing, enhanced due diligence requirements and stricter monitoring of anti-money laundering and player protection standards.
Supervisory boards in such frameworks typically provide strategic oversight rather than handle operational licensing decisions. As a result, the authority argues that the resignations do not interfere with ongoing application assessments or enforcement actions.
The government is now responsible for appointing new supervisory members. No timeline has been formally announced, but officials have described the process as active and structured.
Stability message to the market
The announcement appears aimed at reassuring operators and stakeholders that the regulatory transition remains stable. Curaçao has faced increased scrutiny over the past two years, and continuity during reform is politically important.
While a full board resignation would normally raise governance questions, the regulator is positioning the development as an administrative change rather than a structural setback.
For operators navigating provisional and full licence applications under LOK, the key message is clear: the reform process continues, and regulatory obligations remain unchanged.